King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, K1
By Jimmy Enyeh
A public commentator, Mr. Churchill Umoren, has said that popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1, risked two-year jail term if prosecuted.
Speaking exclusively to NATIONAL WAVES from the United States of America, (USA), Mr. Umoren explained that k1’s conduct was criminal and tantamount to felony.
“His conduct was criminal, a felony. He should be charged first with a felony and then banned. If it were a random citizen, would we be having this conversation?
“Section 459A of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria deals with the offense of obstructing aircraft. It states that any person who, by any unlawful act, obstructs, alters the course of, or hinders the movement of an aircraft in motion on or in flight over an aerodrome, is guilty of a misdemeanor and liable to imprisonment for two years. This section specifically targets actions that interfere with the safe operation of aircraft, emphasizing the importance of adhering to aviation regulations.
He added that no citizen or visitor dared interfere with the operation of an aircraft in the US and go Scot free.
Such action, he stated could lead to 20 years behind bar.
“Any action that interferes with the safe operation of an aircraft.
U.S. Law (18 U.S. Code § 32 or § 46504): Interfering with flight crew or aircraft can result in up to 20 years in prison. Even if the plane hasn’t taken off, attempting to stop it can fall under this law.
“Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, said he’s remodeling airports because it’s Nigeria’s gateway to investors and tourists. So an American or Chinese businessman who was on board and saw that would be happy that K1 got away with just no flight list?” He asked
Based on this development, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has formally petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging the prosecution of K1 De Ultimate, for his disruptive conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to the NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, Ayinde attempted to obstruct a moving ValueJet aircraft, an act that constitutes a serious breach of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations.
In its letter to the AGF and the IGP, the regulatory agency requested “a comprehensive criminal investigation and the initiation of appropriate prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023 and all other applicable laws.”
In a related development, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the actions of the musician describing his conduct as “unacceptable” and “akin to a hostage situation.”
In a statement issued on Thursday, Keyamo said he had personally reviewed official reports and video footage from aviation agencies detailing the August 5, 2025 incident, which showed the veteran artiste allegedly obstructing a ValueJet aircraft from taxiing on the runway.
“Contrary to what the agents of KWAM 1 have claimed, he repeatedly moved around the tarmac in a manner that actually blocked the aircraft from proceeding to its take-off position,” the minister stated.
“This is totally unacceptable behaviour.
“It constitutes a physical obstruction of an aircraft conduct that is reprehensible and comparable to a hostage scenario.”
The minister also criticised the pilot and captain of the ValueJet aircraft for proceeding to taxi without confirming the complete removal of the obstruction.
He said such action violated international aviation safety protocols as outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
“No amount of provocation should justify a pilot beginning to taxi without ensuring the tarmac is clear and that security personnel have safely removed an unruly passenger,” Keyamo said.
While commending the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for promptly suspending the pilot’s licence pending further investigation, Keyamo expressed concern that only one side of the incident had been addressed.
He directed the NCAA to immediately place KWAM 1 on a no-fly list across all domestic and international carriers operating in Nigeria.
“What applies to the goose must also apply to the gander,” he said. “All airlines must be informed of this directive without delay. Any operator who flouts this instruction risks withdrawal of their licence.”
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